Activity No 2b703s

ACTITUDE ANALYSIS OF THE TALE OF CH’UNHYANG SUMMARY: During the Joseon Kingdom era in Namwon village North Cholla Province, there lived a young, beautiful girl named ChunHyang, daughter of a retired courtesan. In the same village, there lived a young, handsome man named Yi Mong Yong, he had much literary talent and a magistrate’s son or son of local governor. The two meet at a festival marking the fifth day of lunar month. Yi Mong Yong, while strolling, saw ChunHyang, a very beautiful girl on a swing. The guy fell in love with her at first sight. At that night, he can no longer take out of his mind the moment he saw ChunHyang. He told his servant to figure out where the woman was living. Later, the man visited Chunhyang’s house, the ChunHyang’s mother at first was reluctant due to their differences in status in life however, later on, the mother acknowledged the relationship of her daughter and Yi Mong Yong. Unfortunately, Yi Mong Yong had to move to Seoul, as his father was promoted but before leaving, he gave a promise to ChunHyang that he’ll be back and will marry her at the time he will the State’s exam to become a government official. He asked ChunHyang to wait. During that time, the young girl began living a lonely life. Now, a new governor came into the village, surnamed Byeon. Such man is very wicked, greedy man and fond of women. The said wicked governor saw ChunHyang, was captivated by her and asked her to be his mistress. Expectedly, ChunHyang refused and said he is already committed to a certain man. The governor got mad and threatened her and put the young girl in prison. Luckily, Yi Mong Yong ed the exam and became a secret royal inspector, so excited to see his beloved fiancée however, when he returned he heard about the news that the new governor wanted ChunHyang to be his mistress. In the middle of a party, the governor again asked ChunHyang to be his mistress, the young girl was still unmoved, the governor got mad again and ordered that the young girl be killed, fortunately, Yi Mong Yong made a surprise appearance, ChunHyang recognized him and shed tears of joy. Yi Mong Wong punished the governor and married ChunHyang who remained faithful to him.

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Faithfulness – Ch’unhyang is an epitome of an impeccable Confucianist daughter and wife, who remained faithful and loyal to her loved one. A woman that is worthy of praise. Courage – Yi Mong Yong is a very talented and brilliant man, a courageous man who is willing to brave out all the odds just to save his loved one.

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In the Tale of Ch’unhyang, there was a practice called status system, wherein a person who belongs to a high class family cannot marry another person who belongs to a low class family.

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The story also tells us about the aristocracy and tyranny. Where leaders in a society tend to oppress and dictate the governed people against their wills.

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The story likewise tells us about the human freedom wherein the governed people learned to resist the tyrants to fight for their freedom, loyalty, faithfulness and the praised love between the two lovers.

TALE OF CH’UNYANG 1. What attitudes of the characters Yi Mong-Yong and Ch'unhyang do you really like? Are these reflective of the psyche and temperament of the Koreans? I like the faithfulness of Ch’unyang and Yi Mong-Yong that even though they are far from each other, they remained faithful and true. And even though there’s lot of challenges that came to their way, they are still there for each one strongly and firmly conquering those challenges. Yes, it reflects the psyche and temperament of the Koreans because faithfulness symbolizes their human soul, mind or spirit. It also symbolizes the aspects of individual’s personality and on how they interact to everyone. 2. Were there ideas, perceptions or biases that you had believed before that have changed now? Yes, after reading the tale, my perceptions about Koreans changed. Before, I thought that Koreans are selfish people, self-centered, doesn’t know how to value relationship and easily to forget people. But now, those ideas for me, is not correct because Koreans value their relationship to others and loved others to the extent. 3. How has what you’ve learned now changed your thinking about Koreans? After reading the tale, for me, Koreans are very faithful to their loved ones. They know how to value that relationship, they are selfless, they are brave, and they will do anything for love, when it comes to love, no one can stop them from loving that person and they are faithful and loyal citizens. 4. Do you personally like the psyche and temperament of the Koreans? Why or why not? Honestly, I don’t have any background to Koreans and I really don’t know them, but when I’ll base it on their actions, I like the way they show their love to other people. I

also love their loyalty and fidelity. They also show good manners and attitudes to others. I also like on how they treat equally their nature.

ACTIVITY NO. 8: GUESS WHAT? My Guesses on Koreans’ way of responding to the challenges of MODERNITY:  ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ My Guesses on Koreans’ way of responding to the challenges of MODERNITY:  ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

THE TALE OF THE WOODCUTTER AND THE TIGER CHARACTERS:  Antagonist  Tiger 

Protagonist  Woodcutter

SETTING:  Setting  In the woods or forest

 Woodcutter’s mother’s grave or tomb 

Time  The story happened in an afternoon.

THEME:  Lesson or Moral  Don’t fool others because maybe someday, someone will fool you back. Always be true and be honest in all things even though it will risk your life. Don’t make good things just for yourself, share them to others. And always be kind to all although you still didn’t know the real attitude of that person or animal.  Central Idea

 The tale shows the characters of Korean people, courage and wit and filial piety (respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors). CONFLICT:  Person vs. Self  The woodcutter was afraid because he thought the tiger might eat him. 

Person vs. Nature

 The woodcutter met a terrible tiger in the woods that is ready to eat him. 

Person vs. Person  The woodcutter’s mother’s ed away.

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Person vs. Society 

1. Identify the characters in the story. What roles do the characters play in the tale? What are the characteristics of these characters that you ire / don’t ire?  Woodcutter – He is the one who fooled the tiger because of the fear that he might be the tiger’s dinner.  I don’t like his characteristic because fooling someone is not a good thing. Sooner or later, their trust for you will fade.  Tiger – She was the one who was been fooled yet made a right decision. Every year, she gives an offering to the grave of the woodcutter’s mother because all he knew is that they are brothers.  I like her characteristics because she played as a good role model to the youth that even though you don’t have your parents anymore, you must still honor them, respect them and treasure what they’ve done in your life.

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Baby Tigers – They are the mother tiger’s children. After their mother died, they continued what she’s doing every year. They gave offerings to the woodcutter’s mother.  I like their characteristics because they continued the good works and attitudes of their mother. They also made the right thing that will make their mother happy.

2. What particular event or circumstance in the story has contributed to the Tiger’s way of looking at things in a different way? How has this new way of looking at things being ed on to the next generation?  He thought that he is the long lost brother of the woodcutter and believed that their mother cried when he left home. Because of this instance, every year thereafter, on Chesa, the memorial day of the woodcutter’s mother’s death, he gives an offering. One year, out from the bush, three baby tigers appeared, carrying offerings. The baby tigers knew that in this way, they will make their mother happy. 3. What kind of conflict led the woodcutter to “fool” the tiger? What would be your own way of saving yourself from danger?  It is a Person vs. Nature. It is when the woodcutter life’s was in danger because he was afraid that maybe that day, he would soon to be the tiger’s dinner. For me, I will just pray and ask God for ways on how to save my life in that very difficult ad crucial situation. I will just commit all to Him and put my trust in Him. 4. What would you do if that sense of duty and shared destiny ed on to you is in conflict with your own principles and beliefs in life?  I will just do it as my respect for my ancestors. I will not let my own principles and beliefs in life ruin my connection from the past and from the people who moulded me for who I am today. 5. Could this tale be used as basis to have a glimpse of how the Koreans at present are coping with the challenges of modernity? Explain your answer.  Yes, because it was showed in the tale how the next generation adopted the beliefs and traditions of their ancestors Tales like this capture fundamental values of Korean society and its people..

WHEN WINE AT YOUR HOUSE IS RIPE 1. According to the author, when should one invite a long-lost friend to his house?

 According to the author, one should invite a long-lost friend to his house when flowers at his cottage bloom.

2. When can two people speak as true good friends?  For me two people can speak as true good friends if they trust each other, true to each other, keep secrets of each one, love each other and treat him like his own family. 3. How are feelings of optimism, goodness and piety shown in the poem?  The poem talked about the friendliness and the value of friendship. Although it’s been a long time, they still respect and honor each other. It was written that even though it’s been a long time, you are still that confident that your long-lost friend will come back to see you again. 4. How are the words wine …ripe, flowers…bloom…over a hundred years used to symbolize a reality in life?  In real life, some of our friends are far from us. We can’t see each other and talk to each other every day because of overloaded works. Sometimes we can see our friends once a year. 5. What does this poem reveal about Korean character?  Korean people are friendly, they invite their friends in their house to talk some things and to have some bond and also they value and preserve their relationship to each one.

SHHH 1. What feelings could you identify during and after reading Shhh?  While I’m reading Shhh, my heart was touched because even though his father is very old, he still has the time to take good care of him. After reading, I was inspired by the story because the value of their relationship as father and son is unpayable and worth treasuring and valuing for. 2. While reading, were you able to think about your own mother or father or even yourself when all of you would be old? What scenario can you foresee now?  Yes. When my mother and father will get old I will still be their baby girl who used to take good care of them and will still take care of them, love them and give some time to them. 3. Despite the challenges of modernity that all Afro – Asians have tried to cope with for many years, do you consider this contemporary selection a good way of understanding the psyche (spirit) and the temperament (prevailing or dominant quality of mind that characterizes someone) of the Koreans?

 Yes, because this contemporary selection is very inspirational and suited for the new generations. In the new generation right now, teenagers didn’t respect their parents anymore and it is right that we must be reminded to love and take care of our parents. 1. (a) What blandishments does a mother use to make her five-year –old child stop crying? What blandishments does a girl make to catch a boy’s attention? Blandishment means pleasing someone gently to do something. The mother might give the baby a milk for him to stop. The girl must just be herself and be true. 1. (b) What is the belief regarding the life and death of the phoenix? Why is it a symbol of immortality? Phoenix is a magical bird in ancient stories. Phoenix symbolizes life and death. According to the beliefs, only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500 years. Phoenix also symbolizes immorality because when it dies, it reborns across cultures and throughout time. 1. (c) What is the local name of the pomegranate? Pomegranate is a red fruit that has thick skin. Punica Granatum is its local name. 2. In “Girl in the Rain,” what is the girl doing? Why? In the last line, the word silly is a noun whose archaic meaning is referred to. Refer to the glossary for the meaning of silly, then explain the last two lines of the poem. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. In “Tree of Unhappiness”, the pau-low-nia is a Korean tree.What belief about the tree is mentioned in the poem? How does the poet show that his grief is great? that it will last forever? What is implied in the last two lines of the poem? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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4. In Korea, the pomegranate is a symbol of happiness in love. What feeling is hinted at by the pomegranate being rained on? The persona is sitting in the pavilion. How is he/she feeling? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 5. From what you have heard others say, or from your own personal experience, what factors may cause unhappiness between two young people in love? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________